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M5 JGU

2002 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,236 mi
Last recorded86,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 85,954 miles

Front Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,921 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 82,802 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 81,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,719 miles

EML

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement where both rear driveshafts enter both rear hubs.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion started on n/s/f inner wing

engine management light illuminated

slight freeplay in n/s/r and o/s/r hubs

wiper blade insert is not fully secure

Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion started on n/s/f inner wing

engine management light illuminated

slight freeplay in n/s/r and o/s/r hubs

wiper blade insert is not fully secure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,203 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,889 miles

Both rear axle flanges have play present. all 4 universal joints have fractional movement present.

rear axle pinion oil seal is weeping axle oil.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,899 miles

Both inner and outer, near side and offside drive shaft UJ joints have slight play (movement present). The diff flanges with diff have fractional play present.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,859 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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M5 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 75,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 JGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M5 JGU registered?

M5 JGU is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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